I know I've been going on and on and on about this big secret project. Teasing with photos, but not a good solid hint. It's been in the works for several months now, and I've made you wait and wait.... well... wait no more! I can't hold it in any longer!!
All this time I've been researching and writing and drawing and photographing the Fiona for it's grand reveal as a pattern!! Yes that's right. I finally wrote a pattern!! It's been a dream of mine since I started designing almost two years ago. Due to some rather unfortunate events I kinda finally fell into the project of my dreams. And once I started I knew I had to follow through.
It was a quite interesting process. As a designer you only have to think for yourself. You know your limits and you know what you are good at, but as a pattern writer you really begin to look at how other people sew. At how your techniques will be received by beginner, intermediate, and advanced sewers. It has really opened up my eyes. And not only to sewing, but also to photography and graphic design and dealing with printers and ordering all the little things that will bring it ogether and on and on and on (I've learned SO much). It has been a truly amazing experience and if all goes well with this first pattern I will be planning many many more to share with you in the future.
The patterns aren't quite available yet, but they will be... and SOON. I'm scheduled to pick them up on Wednesday of next week (right before the holiday) and I will get them listed in the shop as soon as I possibly can so those who want to make Fiona as a holiday gift will have time.
Thanks to everyone who patiently awaited the reveal!! I hope it's more than you expected.
xoxo,
Jennalou
Dear Jenna Lou: I love to make handbags when I'm felling well enough. I order handbag patterns but sometimes stash them away to be made at a later date. I ordered your Fiona handbag pattern which I am excited to make. Unfortunately, when I open it I was missing the pattern pieces. Is it possible that I can just purchase the pieces? I am so glad I found your website and look forward to hear from you. Carol -
Posted by: Carol Guy | April 25, 2010 at 09:13 AM
WOW! Quite the reveal! You truly are talented. I cant even begin to imagine all the work it must have taken to complete a pattern. Kudos to you! :)
Posted by: jessilynn | November 23, 2007 at 02:54 PM
oh i think i need one being my namesake and all!how exciting, well done!
Posted by: fiona | November 21, 2007 at 05:14 AM
What a wonderful challenge it must of been! Pretty soon you will be seeing people walking around carrying a "Fiona" by Jennalou! How exciting!!! :)
Posted by: JPAT | November 18, 2007 at 08:45 AM
Way to go Jenna!! Super duper cute bag, can't wait to see the pattern!!
Posted by: Courtney | November 17, 2007 at 11:48 AM
wow!! as a reader of your blog, I'm really proud of you, Jenna!! a fabric designer?? that one suprised me!! and the pattern is really a pretty one ;)
I think that it should sounds great to you to see you own pattern done and for selling!!
congratulations, dear!! ;)
xoxo**
Posted by: Ester | November 17, 2007 at 08:49 AM
jenna lou!!! i'm so proud of you...you beat me to it...i have a skirt pattern in the works....still....way to go, girl! looking forward. Laurie~
Posted by: Laurie | November 16, 2007 at 10:10 PM
Congratulations! That's a great design. Can't wait to see it in person.
Posted by: Lauren | November 16, 2007 at 03:11 PM